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Health doesn’t come down to one magical formula.
Here are 10 simple ways you’re free to start taking care of your physical wellness.
Hit the Stairs
Go up and downa flight of stairs, and repeat three times.
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One of his top suggestions: hummus with crackers.
And the carbs in the crackers help make the tryptophan available to the brain.
For the sake of your ear drums, keep the volume dial below the halfway point.
If you aren’t sensitive to scents, opt for something fragrantlike geraniums, lavender, or rosemary.
The aromas could help you feel even more connected to nature, found one 2023 study.
A few minutes of testing should give you a good sense of how theyll feel, Johnson says.
As you move around the store, think about what would happen if you tripped on the sidewalk.
Would your ankle feel supported enough to course-correct and prevent you from falling?
Would your toes jam against the front of the shoe?
(Thats an immediate red flag!)
Her recommendation is to go no longer than four hours between meals.
Dont Brush Right After You Eat
Eating makes your mouth pretty acidic.
